
My iGPSport iGS800 review... I'm impressed
Sportive Cyclist
26 de agosto de 2024
This is my review of the iGPSport iGS800 touchscreen bike computer.... and I am impressed.
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iGPSPORT iGS800 Touchscreen GPS Bike Computer Professional Training Analysis Cycling Map Navigation Ship From France Warehouse
Creado: 16 de julio de 2025The reviewer provides a detailed review of the iGPSPORT iGS800 bike computer. They note it is a color touchscreen device with a large display and broad feature set at an attractive, though not cheap, price point. The unboxing and build quality, including a metal cleat mount and carbon-weave plastic back, give a premium impression. The user interface is very similar to recent Garmin devices, which they find intuitive and customizable. The device boots and locks onto GPS quickly, supports multiple satellite systems, and has customizable ride profiles and data screens. The display is large with narrow bezels, and the touchscreen is responsive, though less so with gloves and potentially in wet conditions. Physical buttons provide an alternative control method. Navigation via imported routes works well, though on-device route creation is limited and the map zoom function is quirky. It lacks some advanced training features, rider tracking, and on-the-fly climb detection found on competitors. Battery life appears strong. Overall, the reviewer concludes it offers 80-90% of a top-end computer's core features at about 60% of the cost and recommends it for those not locked into an ecosystem and who don't need esoteric features.
Resumen IA
Pros
- Attractive price point for its features
- Premium look and feel with metal cleat mount and carbon-weave effect back
- Comes with a rubber protective sheath
- Straightforward initial setup and app connection
- Intuitive user interface similar to Garmin
- Highly customizable widgets and themes
- Boots up quickly
- Locks onto GPS quickly outdoors
Cons
- The rubber protective sheath is a bit baggy
- User interface is very similar to Garmin's, raising potential legal concerns
- Touchscreen is less responsive than recent Garmin and Hammerhead devices
- Touchscreen control is difficult with gloves on
- Potential for touchscreen issues in the rain (not fully tested)
- Cannot do everything with the physical buttons (e.g., move around the map)
- On-device route creation is limited (only pin navigation or reusing a recent activity)
- Map details fill in slowly when zooming
Key Points
- Color touchscreen bike computer
- Large, wide display with narrow bezels
- Metal cleat mount (likely aluminum)
- Carbon-weave effect on plastic back
- Includes rubber protective case
- UI similar to Garmin with customizable widgets and themes
- Quick boot and GPS lock
- Supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and BeiDou satellite systems
MyBikeParts
iGPSPORT iGS800 Fahrradcomputer GPS, 3.5" Touchscreen mit 32GB Offline-Kartennavigation, 50 Hours Fahrrad Tacho mit Kartenanzeige, Trainingsanalyse, iClimb Pro WLAN, BLE5.0/ ANT+, IPX7 (iGS800)

